Official System: Dominica Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card & Customs Declaration
2026 Quick Answer
All arriving passengers (Non-Resident Visitors, Returning Nationals, Residents, and In-Transit passengers) entering the Commonwealth of Dominica by Air or Sea. Travelers must submit the Dominica Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card & Customs Declaration (Up to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Landing Card & Customs Declaration.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Dominica so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 3-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Up to 3 days (72 hours) before arrival | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Dominica Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card & Customs Declaration with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your Dominica Online ED Card confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Dominica arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify Dominica Online ED Card completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Became effective December 20, 2024 across all airports and seaports in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
Compliance tip: Can be submitted up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival.
Compliance tip: Does NOT require any file uploads (no passport photo scan or live selfie upload required).
Compliance tip: Features two dedicated tracks: `/EDCard_arr/Create` for Non-Resident Visitors and `/EDCard_arr/Nationals` for Residents & Returning Nationals.
Eligible Passports: All arriving passengers save or print their confirmation QR code to present to Immigration and Customs officers at the port of entry.
How Airport Clearance Works: All arriving passengers save or print their confirmation QR code to present to Immigration and Customs officers at the port of entry.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOM | Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) | Air | Main international airport in Marigot serving commercial flights. |
| DCF | Canefield Airport (DCF) | Air | Secondary airport near Roseau serving charter and regional flights. |
| DM-3 | Roseau Ferry Terminal / Cruise Port | Sea | Main seaport serving L'Express Des Iles, Val Ferry, and cruise vessels. |
| DM-4 | Portsmouth Ferry Terminal / Cabrits Cruise Ship Berth | Sea | Northern seaport and yacht/ferry harbour in Portsmouth. |
| DM-5 | Anse-de-Mai Seaport | Sea | Northeastern regional ferry and maritime port of entry. |
Up to 72 hours before arriving in Dominica, select Non-Resident/Visitor or Resident/Returning National on edcard.dominica.gov.dm.
Select your Dominica airport or ferry terminal, enter your flight or ferry number, and fill in your personal, passport, and contact details.
Select your hotel, resort, AirBnB, or private residence in Dominica, list any countries visited in the past 21 days, and complete the 5 Customs questions.
Download or screenshot your confirmation QR code (also sent by email) and present it to Immigration and Customs upon arrival.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
Became effective December 20, 2024 across all airports and seaports in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Can be submitted up to 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival. Does NOT require any file uploads (no passport photo scan or live selfie upload required). Features two dedicated tracks: `/EDCard_arr/Create` for Non-Resident Visitors and `/EDCard_arr/Nationals` for Residents & Returning Nationals. Supports both Air arrivals (Douglas-Charles Airport DOM and Canefield Airport DCF) and Sea arrivals (L'Express Des Iles, Val Ferry, Cruise Ship, or yacht/vessel at Roseau, Portsmouth, and Anse-de-Mai). Confirmation QR code is displayed immediately upon submission and emailed to the traveler to present at Immigration and Customs.
You can complete the Dominica Online ED Card at any time up to 3 days (72 hours) before your scheduled arrival in Dominica.
No. The official Dominica Online ED Card portal (edcard.dominica.gov.dm) is completely free (XCD $0.00 / USD $0.00).
No. Dominica's Online ED Card does not require any document image or selfie uploads.
Yes. Travelers arriving by sea on L'Express Des Iles, Val Ferry, cruise ships, or private vessels at Roseau Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth, or Anse-de-Mai must complete the Online ED Card.
Yes. Returning nationals and residents use the dedicated Resident / Returning National track on the official portal and can include accompanying family members on their declaration.